WWE Corridor of Famer Hulk Hogan’s affect on skilled wrestling is known, and now his larger-than-life story is about to be captured in a brand new biopic. The director for Hogan’s upcoming movie, “Killing Gawker,” has been confirmed.
To recap, Hulk Hogan’s authorized battle with Gawker began in 2013 when he sued the media firm for publishing excerpts of a personal tape. The case, which took three years to resolve, focused Gawker, its staff, and its associates. The tape additionally featured racist feedback made by Hogan, which resulted in WWE chopping ties with him. Finally, the jury sided with Hogan, discovering Gawker liable and awarding him over $120 million in damages.
On Monday, August 5, Jeff Sneider reported that Gus Van Sant will direct the upcoming biopic “Killing Gawker,” which can discover Hulk Hogan’s lawsuit in opposition to Gawker over the discharge of his intercourse tape. The movie will star Ben Affleck as Hulk Hogan and Matt Damon as Peter Thiel. The script, written by Charles Randolph, is predicated on the ebook Conspiracy: Peter Thiel, Hulk Hogan, Gawker, and the Anatomy of Intrigue.
Van Sant, identified for steering the acclaimed 1997 movie Good Will Looking, will carry his expertise to this challenge. That movie additionally featured Affleck and Damon, together with Robin Williams, Stellan Skarsgard, Casey Affleck, and Minnie Driver. Good Will Looking earned Van Sant an Academy Award nomination for Greatest Director amongst its eight whole nominations.
We’ll have to attend and see if the biopic involves fruition, however the prospect of Ben Affleck taking part in Hulk Hogan definitely intrigues many followers for good motive.
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